College of Arts and Sciences Education

General Education – Science

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HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Activity 1. Now, that you know the essential Historical Antecedents of Science and
Technology from the different periods up to the Philippine inventions. Let us try to
check your understanding of these historical antecedents. In the space provided, write
the correct words or terms needed to answer the following statements:

Communication 1. In ancient times, these were also essential in their endeavors to

discover and occupy new places.

Sumerian Civilization 2. A civilization known for their high degree of cooperation with
one another and their desire for great things.

Weapons and Armor 3. Was the ancient people's primary challenge though they were
successful in harnessing the rich resources that the world could provide?

Hieroglyphics 4. The early writing system of the Egyptians which they believed it was
provided to them by their gods by using symbols.

Sumerian Civilization 5. The location of this civilization is on the southernmost tip of

ancient Mesopotamia, and one of their major contributions is the development of the
first writing system known as cuneiform.

Greek Civilization 6. Known as the birthplace of western philosophy, some of the major
achievements they contributed much to the world were in science and technology.

Roman Civilization 7. Known to be the strongest political and social entity in the west
and looked up by other civilizations as their model in terms of legislation and codified
laws.

Gazettes 8. It is the first newspaper of Romans that contained the Roman Empire’s
announcements to their people, and it was engraved in metal or stone and publicly
displayed.

Middle Ages 9. A period was wars; massive invasions and migrations were prevalent.
Technology is important in the field of weaponry, navigation, mass food, and farm
production and health.

Pasteurization 10. The process of heating the product to kill the harmful bacteria that allow
them to spoil faster.

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Phone No. : (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

Activity 2. Getting acquainted with the science and technological developments in

different periods is not enough. What also matters is you should also be able to explain
its relationships to the lives of the people as we go over the advancements towards
the future. I will let you define your answers thoroughly.

1. How did the development in science and technology shape human history? You
set/mention some examples to defend your answer.
The development of science and technology has shaped the human history by enhancing
and developing the ideas and inventions of our ancestors. Their brilliant inventions has
revolutionized our way of living in this period. From the stone houses to large buildings, from
using animals as way of traveling to cars that can travel at miles per hour, the use of
technological devices which made communication and gathering information easier, and
many more. These advancements reshaped every human beings way of living.

2. How science and technology affect society?

Certainly, there are a lot of ways how science and technology affect our society.
Because of it, our lives has never been better. Compared to the past, the quality of life
in today’s period has improved in terms of medicines, agriculture, communication,
travel, and the structures. However, there are also cons when it comes to its effects in
the society, such as the addiction of technology specifically the internet, the different
types of pollution that’s caused by cars and factories, and etc.

3. Do you agree with these continuous developments? Why or why not?

For me, I both agree and disagree. I agree with the continuous development of the
technologies since it already helped our lives in countless ways. It is also a power tool
in finding out new discoveries in the universe so if we continue developing it, we might
discover new things that can benefit us in the near future. However, I also disagree
because not everyone uses it in a good manner, and when I say not good, these are
the technologies that can be used for mass destruction, or worse, human extinction.

Activity 3. Studying and learning the historical antecedents in the course of science
and technology, especially in the present time, is relevant to appreciate and to be able
to get ideas on how it changed and improved people's life. It constitutes a different
impact to have a convenient experience and to leads to aiming for development

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Phone No. : (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

continuously. Thus, we cannot deny that we owe the early people’s ideas to come up
with high technology applications.

Based from the pieces of information and the exercises that you have done above,
kindly site your points of view after my ideas.

1. The historical antecedents ushered the most development in the society in

terms of infrastructures, medicines, preserving of information or transmitting
information, mass productions, agriculture, and even for the protection of one
another.

2. On the contrary, it shows improvements in people's lives as an effect of

technological progress. Due to its possible destruction to the environment,
there must be limitations in such developments and might lead to scarcity of
natural resources.

Your Turn

3. People must also consider the pros and cons in using the technologies. It
must be used wisely to avoid hurting other individuals.

4. The right balance between innovation and responsibility is the key factor for
creating a brighter future for everyone. With these two factors, easier way of living
and peace can be achieved.

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General Education – Science
2nd Flr. DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City
Phone No. : (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134

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